We need to protect communities hit 'first and worst' by climate change, state lawmakers say

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"The challenge is that we've got a limited timeframe to get this right," US Rep. A. Donald McEachin, a Democrat from Virginia, said during Climate Week NYC Thursday.
REUTERS/Carlo AllegriWe need holistic environmental-justice solutions, state lawmakers said at Climate Week NYC Thursday.
Communities impacted most by climate change also face other challenges that need to be considered.
One step forward is the Environmental Justice for All Act, which addresses disproportionate effects.
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